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Creating a New Product

Learn how to add products and services to your LKG for Billing catalog.

➕ Adding a Product​

Follow these steps to create a new product or service.

Step 1: Navigate to Products​

From the dashboard or main menu, click on Products.

Step 2: Click "Add Product"​

Look for the "Add" or "New Product" button (usually with a ➕ icon).

Product Create Form

Step 3: Fill in Product Information​

Complete the product creation form with the following details:

📝 Required Fields​

Product Group*​

Select an existing product group or create a new one to categorize your product.

How to use:

  • Click "Select Existing" to choose from existing groups
  • Click "Create New Group" to add a new category

Common Product Groups:

  • Services
  • Products
  • Subscriptions
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Consulting

Unit*​

The unit of measurement for this product. Select from the dropdown list.

Available Units:

  • BAGS
  • BALE
  • BILLION OF UNITS
  • BOTTLES
  • BOX
  • BUCKLES
  • And more...

Product Name​

The name of your product or service as it will appear on invoices.

Examples:

  • Professional IT Consulting
  • Website Design Package
  • Annual Software License
  • Monthly Maintenance Service
Naming Guidelines

Use clear, descriptive names that customers will easily understand on invoices.

Description​

Detailed information about the product/service.

Example:

Professional IT consulting services including:
- System analysis and design
- Technical architecture planning
- Code review and optimization
- Performance tuning
- Security assessment

Hourly rate with minimum 2-hour engagement.

Unit Price (Selling Price)​

The unit price for this product/service.

Examples:

  • 1500.00 - Per hour consulting rate
  • 25000.00 - Website package price
  • 999.00 - Monthly subscription
Pricing Format
  • Enter numbers only (no currency symbols)
  • Use decimal point for cents/paise: 1500.50
  • The currency symbol will be added automatically based on your settings

📋 Optional Fields​

MRP (Maximum Retail Price)​

The maximum retail price for the product (optional).

When to use:

  • For retail products with printed MRP
  • For compliance with pricing regulations
  • To show discount from MRP on invoices

Example:

  • Unit Price: 1200.00
  • MRP: 1500.00
  • Customer sees discount of 300.00

💼 Sample Product Data​

Here are complete examples for practice:

Product Form Filled

Sample Service:

Product Group: Services
Unit: BAGS
Product Name: NIKE
Description: Professional Bags
Unit Price: 1500
MRP: (optional)

Sample Product:

Product Group: Software
Unit: Laptops
Product Name: Asus
Description: New Laptops
Unit Price: 25000
MRP: 30000

✅ Step 4: Save the Product​

Once all information is entered:

  1. Review the details for accuracy
  2. Click the "Save" or "Create Product" button
  3. Wait for the confirmation message
  4. The new product will appear in your catalog
Success Message

Look for a green confirmation message like "Product created successfully!"

❌ Common Validation Errors​

Product Group Required​

Error: "Product group is required" Solution: Select an existing group or create a new one

Unit Required​

Error: "Unit is required" Solution: Select a unit of measurement from the dropdown

Product Name Required​

Error: "Product name is required" Solution: Enter a descriptive name for the product

Invalid Price​

Error: "Please enter a valid price" Solution: Enter a positive number (use decimal point, not comma)

Price Must Be Positive​

Error: "Price must be greater than zero" Solution: Enter a positive number for the unit price

🎯 After Creating a Product​

Once created, you can:

  1. Add to Invoice - Use this product when creating invoices
  2. Edit Details - Update product information anytime
  3. Track Usage - See which invoices use this product

💡 Best Practices​

Product Setup Tips
  1. Organize with Groups - Use product groups to categorize similar items
  2. Detailed Descriptions - Include everything customers need to know
  3. Accurate Pricing - Factor in all costs and your profit margin
  4. Set Correct Units - Choose appropriate units for each product type
  5. Use MRP Wisely - Add MRP for retail products to show discounts

🔄 Quick Actions​

After creating a product, you might want to:

Product created? Learn how to create invoices next! 👉